Evening Assistant Produce/Store Manager in Lexington, Massachusetts at Wilson Farm

Who is Wilson Farm?

Wilson Farm has been in operation at its present location since 1884. Our customers shop with us for our highly regarded bakery; our grocery selections; our fresh, locally grown produce; our range of delicious prepared foods from our kitchen; our beautiful flowers and plants (many grown on premises); and our courteous and helpful staff. We employ customer-driven individuals that are dedicated to enhancing our warm and inviting farm-fresh shopping experience.

Job Summary: The Evening Produce / Store Assistant Manager plays a dual role at Wilson Farm, acting as a key support during the day to the Produce Manager and Assistant Produce Manager, and serving as the Store Closing Manager in the evening across all departments. This individual is considered “#3 in command” of the Produce Department and is trusted to ensure smooth operations, staff coordination, and a safe, clean, and customer-ready store at closing. This position has an hourly rate of pay of $24-$29 based on experience.

Schedule:

· Full-time (50+ hours/week), in-person work at Lexington location, working the 10 am - close shift

· Will be a mix of weekdays, weekend, and holiday days

· Holiday periods may require more hours and flexibility in schedule to meet business needs

Key Responsibilities

Daytime: Produce Department Support

• Assist Produce Manager and Assistant Produce Manager with daily department operations
• Support inventory rotation, merchandising, stocking, and product presentation
• Monitor product quality and assist with trimming, culling, and restocking as needed
• Lead by example in maintaining cleanliness and organization in work and sales areas
• Provide guidance to produce staff, answer questions, and help train new team members
• Communicate any inventory needs or customer feedback to management

Evening: Store Closing Manager

• Oversee all departments (produce, bakery, grocery, cheese, garden shop, etc.) during evening hours – specifically between the hours of 4pm – close (typically between 7-8pm)
• Serve as the on-site point person for staff questions, customer service issues, and incident response
• Ensure evening tasks are completed: stocking, cleaning , and closing checklists
• Delegate responsibilities as needed to ensure store readiness for next business day
• Lock up and secure all areas at the end of the shift following store procedures
• Communicate shift updates or issues to store leadership via closing reports or hand-off notes

Qualifications

• Prior experience in produce, retail, grocery, or farmstand environment preferred
• Strong leadership or supervisory experience required, particularly in evening or closing roles
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to multitask and maintain composure in a fast-paced setting
• Must be reliable, punctual, and comfortable with a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, holidays
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and work on your feet for extended periods, both indoors and outdoors